About this episode
Are nitrates in food something to avoid, or might they actually be a performance enhancer? To find out, we’re talking about where nitrates come from, the problem with nitrate supplementation, and the role of fruits and vegetables play in our performance. ========== EXPECT TO LEARN: ========== 📍 Where nitrates and nitrites come from 📍 The difference between nitrates in vegetables and processed meats 📍 Why we don’t need to fear added nitrates in processed meats 📍 The problem with using beet root juice for testing 📍 Why the solution (as it usually does) comes down to more fruits and veg 🔗 Full show notes can be found here 🔗 Sign up for the email list ========== ABOUT THE SHOW ========== The Consistency Project aims to simplify nutrition, health, and well-being by breaking down the concepts and actions we can all take to live fuller, more functional lives. ========== ABOUT US ========== 📍 EC Synkowski is a Certified Nutrition Specialist® (CNS), a Licensed-Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), and Certified CrossFit Level 4 Coach (CF-L4). She's the founder of OptimizeMe Nutrition and the creator of the #800gChallenge® . Find her on social media . 📍 Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter and podcaster. Find him on social media . Full Disclaimer